FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping
The FBI’s Apple problem. Continue reading FBI finally unlock shooter’s iPhones, Apple berated for not helping
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Trump Slams Apple for Refusing to Unlock Suspected Shooter’s iPhones
Legal battle pitting Feds against the tech giant over data privacy and device security in criminal cases seems inevitable. Continue reading Trump Slams Apple for Refusing to Unlock Suspected Shooter’s iPhones
Apple Denies FBI Request to Unlock Shooter’s iPhone—Again
Refusal to unlock the phones of a Florida shooter could set up another legal battle between Apple and the Feds over data privacy in the case of criminal investigations. Continue reading Apple Denies FBI Request to Unlock Shooter’s iPhone—Again
Encryption Wars, Part IV: Barr vs. Big Tech
Will AG Barr succeed in his fight to empower the U.S. government with the ability to break strong encryption against tech companies? U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr once again is decrying the fact that tech companies are proposing strong security stan… Continue reading Encryption Wars, Part IV: Barr vs. Big Tech
Tech firms “can and must” put backdoors in encryption, AG Barr says
He’s tired of “dogmatic announcements that lawful access simply cannot be done.” Continue reading Tech firms “can and must” put backdoors in encryption, AG Barr says
New York Sues ExxonMobil for Allegedly Defrauding Investors About Climate Change
NY AG Barbara Underwood said the oil and gas company’s leadership, including former US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, knew about this pattern of fraud for several years. Continue reading New York Sues ExxonMobil for Allegedly Defrauding Investors About Climate Change
New York Attorney General Launches Inquiry Into 13 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
AG Schneiderman sent letters to 13 exchanges including Coinbase and Bitfinex asking for information on their operations. Continue reading New York Attorney General Launches Inquiry Into 13 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
22 States Are Suing the FCC For Repealing Net Neutrality
This is the first of what is expected to be multiple lawsuits challenging the agency’s vote last year. Continue reading 22 States Are Suing the FCC For Repealing Net Neutrality
US government wants “keys under doormat” approach to encryption
It’s not exactly plaintext copies of all your communications, but that doesn’t make it OK Continue reading US government wants “keys under doormat” approach to encryption
Jeff Sessions Failed to Disclose Oil He Owns Under a Federal Wildlife Refuge
Trump’s Attorney General pick could have a huge conflict of interest with any future environmental regulation. Continue reading Jeff Sessions Failed to Disclose Oil He Owns Under a Federal Wildlife Refuge